Discovering Washington’s Schoolgirl Needlework
A National Theatre Special Event

“Plan for the City of Washington,” attributed to Elizabeth Graham, Alexandria, D.C., 1800-1803.
Courtesy of Winterthur Museum.

Dr. Gloria Seaman Allen author of A Maryland Sampling: Girlhood Embroidery 1738-1860 and an outstanding team of needlework and textile historians will offer FREE evaluations of 18th and 19th century needlework created in Washington City, Georgetown and Alexandria.

Saturday, May 15, 2010 ~ by appointment 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The National Theatre - The Helen Hayes Gallery - 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW - Washington, DC 20004

Dr. Allen and her team will offer their insights about the origins and time period of examined needlework and relate the object to known regional styles and identified works from schools in the Washington region.

MONETARY VALUATIONS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.

Participants are encouraged to provide their family genealogy, as well as any pertinent information they may have on the origins of their needlework to aide in the evaluations.